mouthwash
/ˈmaʊθwɒʃ/noun
उच्चारण माउथ्वॉश
माउथवॉश, मुँह साफ़ करने का घोल, कुल्ला करने का द्रव
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a liquid used to make the mouth fresh or to treat infections in the mouth
माउथवॉश, मुँह साफ़ करने का घोल, कुल्ला करने का द्रव
- The dentist told him to rinse with mouthwash after brushing.
- an antiseptic mouthwash
- I gargle with mouthwash every night.
+ 2 more examples
- This mouthwash has a strong mint flavour.
- The nurse gave the patient a bottle of mouthwash after the operation.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
mouthwash (uncountable / countable)
It is usually uncountable: 'some mouthwash'. It can be countable when speaking of different kinds: 'two mouthwashes'.
यह प्रायः अगणनीय होता है: 'some mouthwash'। भिन्न प्रकारों की बात करते समय यह गणनीय हो सकता है: 'two mouthwashes'।
- Do you have any mouthwash?
- The shop sells several mouthwashes for gum problems.
use mouthwash / rinse with mouthwash
We 'use' mouthwash or 'rinse (our mouth) with' it, and then spit it out. It is not swallowed.
हम mouthwash 'use' करते हैं या उससे मुँह 'rinse' करते हैं और फिर उसे थूक देते हैं। इसे निगला नहीं जाता।
- Rinse your mouth with mouthwash for thirty seconds.
- Don't swallow the mouthwash.
a bottle / capful of mouthwash
Because it is uncountable, we count it with measure words: a bottle, a capful, a spoonful.
यह अगणनीय है, इसलिए इसकी मात्रा measure words से बताई जाती है: a bottle, a capful, a spoonful।
- Pour a capful of mouthwash into a cup.
mouthwash vs toothpaste
Toothpaste cleans teeth when brushed. Mouthwash freshens breath and kills germs, but does not replace brushing.
Toothpaste ब्रश करने पर दाँत साफ़ करता है। Mouthwash साँस ताज़ा करता है और कीटाणु मारता है, पर ब्रश करने का स्थान नहीं ले सकता।
- Mouthwash is helpful, but it cannot replace brushing your teeth.
+Collocations 6
adjective + mouthwash
antisepticmintyalcohol-freemedicatedfluoride
- The dentist recommended an alcohol-free mouthwash.
verb + mouthwash
usegargle withrinse withspit outbuy
- Gargle with warm salt water or an antiseptic mouthwash for a sore throat.
mouthwash + purpose
freshen breathkill germsprevent plaquereduce gum diseasesoothe ulcers
- This mouthwash helps to prevent plaque and gum disease.
measure + mouthwash
a bottle ofa capful ofa sip ofa spoonful of
- A capful of mouthwash is enough each time.
mouthwash + flavour
mintcloveeucalyptusherbalcinnamon
- Clove mouthwash gives relief from toothache.
mouthwash + container
bottlesachetsample packtravel size
- She carried a travel-size mouthwash in her handbag.
“More examples 6
- Radhika uses mouthwash after brushing her teeth at night.
राधिका रात को दाँत साफ़ करने के बाद mouthwash का उपयोग करती है।
- The mouthwash left a strong taste of mint in my mouth.
mouthwash ने मेरे मुँह में पुदीने का तेज़ स्वाद छोड़ दिया।
- Children should not be given mouthwash unless the dentist advises it.
जब तक दंत-चिकित्सक सलाह न दे, बच्चों को mouthwash नहीं देना चाहिए।
- He keeps a small bottle of mouthwash in his office drawer.
वह अपने दफ़्तर की दराज़ में mouthwash की एक छोटी बोतल रखता है।
- After the tooth extraction, the dentist told her not to use mouthwash for a day.
दाँत निकलवाने के बाद दंत-चिकित्सक ने उसे एक दिन तक mouthwash न लगाने को कहा।
- Gargling with a medicated mouthwash twice a day soothed her sore throat.
दिन में दो बार दवायुक्त mouthwash से गरारे करने से उसके गले की खराश कम हो गई।